[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 78 (Wednesday, May 20, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E761]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    THANKS JIM CARR FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE TO SPRING VALLEY LAKE

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 20, 2015

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank James H. Carr aka ``Jim 
Carr'' who is being recognized for his many years of service to the 
Spring Valley Lake Community and the Spring Valley Lake Country Club.
  1980 was the beginning of the Carr family's life at Spring Valley 
Lake and Spring Valley Lake Country Club. After completion of Jim's 
``SVL weekender home'' in 1980 the first 8 years of weekends were like 
``mini-vacations'' of fishing, and golf with little thought as to the 
ramifications of both national and local political decisions being 
made.
  Decisions made in 1988 would force Jim to become involved and 
protective of his ``golf and fishing paradise'' when it was learned 
George AFB would be closed. Then in 1990 the Country Club lost more 
members with the departure of the ``Wild Weasel'' Air Force squadron 
from George AFB.
  Jim became concerned the Country Club would not survive and had 
several conversations with the new general manager Greg Davis. In one 
of the conversations Greg Davis stated his mission directed by Mr. 
Dedman Sr. was to turn the club around or it would be sold by ClubCorp. 
It was at that time Jim was asked to Chair the Board of Governors of 
the Club.
  In late 2002 Jim became more active in the Spring Valley Lake Home 
Owners Association when contacted by a small group of residents that 
had become aware of deficit spending by the Association. The only 
solution was to find and elect people to the Association Board with 
financial/business experience and the will to make tough financial 
decisions. It took several years, but with the help of many concerned 
citizens the Association became financially sound and well managed.
  I wish Jim the best in his retirement. The Eighth District of 
California and Spring Valley Lake are thankful for your service.

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